Curveball movie poster

Curveball

"A true story. Unfortunately."

April 9, 2021 1h 48m 7.2/10 (10 votes)

Released 5 years ago in 2021. Curveball is a comedy/drama film. directed by Johannes Naber.

Starring Sebastian Blomberg, Dar Salim, and Virginia Kull

Synopsis

Although he already has searched Iraq unsuccessfully for weapons of mass destruction as a member of a UN mission, German bio-weapons expert Arndt Wolf is still obsessed with the idea that Saddam Hussein is hiding something. Nobody around him is interested in this topic any more. This changes abruptly when an Iraqi asylum seeker claims to have been involved in the manufacture of chemical weapons. The German Federal Intelligence Service summons Dr. Wolf to ascertain the legitimacy of the claims made by the informant, who has been given the code name “Curveball”.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 9, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (10 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Bon Voyage Films
  • ARRI Media
  • SWR
  • NDR
  • BR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curveball about?

Although he already has searched Iraq unsuccessfully for weapons of mass destruction as a member of a UN mission, German bio-weapons expert Arndt Wolf is still obsessed with the idea that Saddam Hu...

Who directed Curveball?

Curveball was directed by Johannes Naber.

How long is Curveball?

Curveball has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was Curveball released?

Curveball was released on April 9, 2021 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Curveball?

The main cast of Curveball includes Sebastian Blomberg, Dar Salim, Virginia Kull, Thorsten Merten, Michael Wittenborn.